Hello Karen,

I am aware of one project which is looking at improving body image.  here is the
link:  http://www.chps.ualberta.ca/chpshomepages/research/research.htm  Kim
Raines is the primary research based out of the University of Alberta.  There is
also a web site and program that i believed is a result of a study on body
image;
http://www.opc.on.ca/beststart/pract_prod/bdy_img/eating_dis.html#_Toc424716173

hope this helps.

Chrys Silvestre RN, Bsc.N
Ottawa, Ont.

"Moynagh, Karen" wrote:

> Hello
>
> I am currently working on a project that looks at the relationship between
> body image and risk taking behaviors (in particular smoking and substance
> abuse).  I am wondering if anyone knows of any research that looks at this
> relationship.  I am also wondering if anyone knows of any programs which try
> to reduce risk taking behaviors by improving body image.  If such programs
> exist, do you know if these programs have been evaluated?  I would also
> welcome names of anyone I could contact to discuss this project.
>
> Thanks
>
> Karen
>
> Karen Moynagh
> Health Analyst
> Halton Region Health Department
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